I watched what they put on ESPN, and from what I saw, it was down...but it could also be due to that fact that they were in another stadium so the radar could have been different...I just don't trust the MPH shown on TV.

Thanks chipper!!!!

There is such a thing called clutch and David Ortiz is the modern day definition of it

Under normal circumstances I'd say absolutely you should never worry about the gun. However, in Verlander's case it is a concern...he hasn't thrown over 140 innings in a year, he was shut down last year due to shoulder fatigue (despite throwing only like 130-some innings).

Meanwhile, his K rates have been unimpressive this year and getting lower...I think it's all indicating that he is beginning to slow down. I expect that the Tigers will probably end up shutting him down in late August or early September, b/c it's just not healthy to push a guy more than 50-60 innings over where he was the previous year. Once he starts hitting the 160-180 range, his velocity will no doubt fall and they'll have to sit him.

Anyways, I read about the blister that Verlander was having problems with, and I don't think it's going to linger much longer. I expect him to get back on track. Also, from what the others said, there's nothing to worry about because he's still throwing the heat.